Essays about: "river flooding"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 76 essays containing the words river flooding.

  1. 11. Extreme Value Analysis of Flooding Related Parameters for Halmstad

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ruixiao Jin; [2022]
    Keywords : extreme value; GEV fitting; Halmstad; return level; seasonal variation;

    Abstract : Floods is a serious concern across Europe due to the enormous material damage and death toll. Of alltypes of floods, flash floods and large-scale river floods have become major natural hydrological hazardsin most countries. READ MORE

  3. 12. Wetter, Hotter Weather - Adaptation to climate challenges in Amsterdam, Netherlands

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Joel Carlos Lopez Criollo; [2022]
    Keywords : Climate; adaptation; heat; drought; increased rainfall; flooding; climate-smart; Buiksloterham; Amsterdam; Netherlands; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Climate change is happening, right now. Its effects will become more pervasive in our daily lives, and it is part of our task as urban designers to explore how to adapt our cities and communities. READ MORE

  4. 13. -2,32m: How to protect a city under water?

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Jonatan Weiber; [2022]
    Keywords : Kristianstad; Flooding; Ecosystem services; Helge Å; Urban Design;

    Abstract : Kristianstad is a city of 41.000 inhabitants in southern Sweden. Once a fort on an island in the river of Helge Å, parts of the river and surrounding lakes were lowered or removed as the city expanded. This has caused parts of Kristianstad to have the lowest point in Sweden, -2,32 meters below ocean level. READ MORE

  5. 14. Reviving Skellefteå

    University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

    Author : Lubna Boltakke; [2021]
    Keywords : Riverpark; Skellefteå; 2050; co-working; canal; water treatment; business park;

    Abstract : The changes that we are seeing and anticipating are largely due to human behaviour. Arctic sea ice is at the lowest levels ever recorded. The volume of Arctic ice has decreased dramatically over the past decade. . READ MORE

  6. 15. Climate change adaptation and urban development: a genealogy of flood risk management in Glasgow

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Leopold Salzenstein; Jenny Åkeson; [2021]
    Keywords : Adaptation; Climate urbanism; Clyde; Complexity; Floods; Foucault; Genealogy; Glasgow; Green gentrification; Maladaptation; Neoliberalism; Resilience; Risk; Scotland; General Works;

    Abstract : As cities increasingly implement climate change adaptation (CCA) projects, it is important to assess the potential long-term consequences of urban climate adaptation on socio-economic inequalities. As CCA is still in its infancy, observing long-term impact can be challenging. READ MORE